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Table of Contents
PART ONE:
Overview Puzzle Pieces to Engaging Young Children
Themes For Today's Seminar
"What I Know About..." Reflection
LEARNING FOR UNDERSTANDING
Promoting Learning For Understanding
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Current Brain Mind Research Implications
Individualizing
Teaching Tools for Multiple Intelligences
Multiple Intelligences Tool Box
Do More/Do Less Worksheet
Developmental Learning
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
DAP Mobile
"ABC’s & 123’s - Earlier Is Not Better" Article
PART TWO:
TEACHING FOR UNDERSTANDING
Role of The Teacher
Individualizing Worksheets
Teacher as Facilitator
Who Was Your Sig Hommeyer Reflection
Core Dispositions
Coaching & Facilitating Techniques
The Five Love Languages
Adult/Child Interaction
Characteristics of Verbal Environment
Walk Around Survey
Teacher as Coach
The Best Discipline Is Self Discipline
Summary of Guidance Principles
Positive Guidance & Discipline
Logical Consequences vs Punishment
Basic Principles of Problem Solving
Teacher as Stage Manager
Teacher as Set Designer & Prop Manager
Supportive & Successful Learning Environments
Menu for Learning Container
Organization of Space Ideas
Presentation of Materials
Learning Centers
Material Selection Criteria
Teacher as Researcher
Purpose of Assessment
Supporting Learning
‘What Works’ Child Profile
Observation
Data Collection & Portfolios
Teacher as Planner
The Planning Process
Why Use Themes?
Webbing, Brainstorming & Mind Mapping
Theme & Topic Planning
Thematic Planning
Planning Through Literature
Center Based Planning
Child Individualizing Plan
Teacher as Magician
‘Cross-pollinating’ Ideas & Center Activities
Cooking Ideas
Emergent Language Activities & Ideas
Music Ideas
Miscellaneous Activities
Teacher as Advocate & Partner
Honoring Families
Parent Education Ideas
Keys To SuccessfulTransitions & Ideas
"Fourth-Grade Slump" Article
Teacher as Life Long Learner
My Personal "What Works" Profile
Program Modification Plan
Personal Improvement Plan
My Next Step
Resources For Teachers
Background Music in the Classroom
Bibliography & References